AUSTRIAN STYRIA THREE TOURIST REGIONS SHOWCASED AT TARGI KIELCE EXPO

Styria will delight Targi Kielce visitors with its attractions

"Styria - The Green Heart of Austria". The tourist-focused Styria will be presenting its valour under this banner. The three regions will be in the limelight:  tourist region of Süd & Weststeiermark - South and West Styria, Tourist region Hochsteiermark - Upper Styria, Tourist region Thermen und Vulkanland - The Land of Volcanoes and Styria.

STYRIA – THE GREEN HEART OF AUSTRIA.

Styria is the greenest state in Austria. Its flamboyant culture and customs show in different ways. Forests make up 60% of the region, meadows, pastures, orchards and vineyards occupy forther 25%. This makes Styria an extremely green country.

In the south-east, Styria’s thermal and volcanic region is home to Austria’s oldest thermal spas and boasts precious thermal water, unique sources of enjoyment and relaxing ways to keep fit. These areas boast valuable thermal water, unique springs.  Not only do they offer pleasure and relaxation, but they are also a great way to stay in a good shape. Fields of shining pumpkins, orchards and vineyards form the varied backdrop for restful and enjoyable passtime.  This is a perfect place for effective rest in the bosom of nature.

Styria surprises with the great kindness and openness of its native residents. Everyone will feel "at home" here.

Southern & western Styria for example has something to suit all holidaymakers, from Austria’s famous Lipizzaner horses to the Wine Roads running along hilly ridges, from cultural and historic highlights to hot springs.

Golfers, cyclists, hikers, wellness fans and families will all find perfect facilities here.

The region HOCHsteiermark, is located in the north-eastern part of Styria.  This magical area is ideal for going on sporty or leisurely hiking tours or for enjoying a cycling tour. Mountains’ air and the aroma of herbs will make you feel relaxed and carefree.

 At the source of good taste

'The Green heart of Austria'  also offers its delicacies.  Food is a very important aspect of life in this region.  From the Dachstein to Wine Country culinary enjoyment is at its peak. The landscape and climate make the Styria tastes very special. The most popular is the legendary trio - apples, pumpkins and wine  these are the source of real culinary delights. 

GenussCard

Tip:  The GenussCard – one card, three regions in Styria and endless enjoyment! Take an unforgettable journey, discover and explore the three most beautiful regions of Austria with just one card in your pocket. The GenussCard takes you from eastern Styria through a region of thermal spas and ancient volcanoes to southern and western Styria, opening the door to over 200 destinations for excursions.

How to get your GenussCard:  Stay for just 1 night with any of about 160 GenussCard hosts (including numerous well-known hotels, inns, private apartments, youth hostels and family guest houses) and you will receive your GenussCard – free for you to use throughout your stay.

Highlight on show in Kielce: Trachtenverein Rossecker

The “Rossecker” are a registered society from Styria that cultivates folkloristic traditions and customs in a special way. Their fields of activities reach from creative arrangements over cultivating folkloristic traditions and amateur plays to folksongs, folkdances (especially the “Schuhplattler”) and the care and presentation of our national dresses - the leather pants and dirndls.

The folkdance group will attend the 11th International Fair of Rural and Active Tourism AGROTRAVEL & ACTIVE LIFE in Targi Kielce and await your visit at the counter of Styria – The Green Heart of Austria.

Visit the STYRIA stand - the green heart of Austria looks forwart to your visit.

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